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Our city has so many stories to tell.

So many experiences to discover, and so many places to explore. Browse the blog to see useful tips, tricks, insights and highlights gathered by our passionate team of Leeds locals. Hidden gems, seasonal lists, fun facts, and awesome activities. Each one a new way to enjoy our home.

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6 reasons you need to visit The Leeds Library

The Leeds Library is an absolute gem in the Leeds’ crown and no visit to the city is complete without a tour of this amazing cultural institution. In honour of their £2.6million extension we have put together our

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21 March 2025

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Our Top Side Quests in Leeds For Gamers

Visit Leeds have worked with creative writing students at Leeds Arts University to create blogs based on their interests and insights into the city, to come up with handy guides and insi

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13 March 2025

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Spring Walks in Leeds

The days are getting lighter, the sun is peeping through and there are green leaves on the trees. It’s the perfect time to visit your local greenspace. Not only is walking and being outside good for your wellbeing, noticing the seasonal changes

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12 March 2025

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Main Character Energy: A 24 hour Itinerary for “The Bookish Type”

Visit Leeds have worked with creative writing students at Leeds Arts University to create blogs based on their interests and insights into the city, to come up with handy guides and insi

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6 March 2025

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A night out with a difference – an Insider’s Guide to Leeds’ Games Bars

Visit Leeds have worked with creative writing students at Leeds Arts University to create blogs based on their interests and insights into the city, to come up with handy

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26 February 2025

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West Yorkshire on Screen: Discover Iconic Filming Locations

A Collaboration Post with West Yorkshire LVEP Step into the world of #StarringGREATBritain and uncover the cinematic charm of West Yorkshire! With

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26 February 2025

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Leeds lives up to its reputation as ‘Foodie Capital of the North’

There are many ‘food cities’ across the UK and around the world, famed for their attitude to dining, drinking, and creating. And Leeds is up there with the best of them. As the unofficial foodie of the North, our city is bursting with award-wi

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20 February 2025

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Leeds Film & TV

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12 February 2025

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Not to miss music and gigs in Leeds this February.

When it comes to awesome gigs and live music on offer in Leeds, fend off the FOMO this February by checking out these not to be missed events from across Leeds venues. So, take a look, get your tickets booked and

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16 January 2025

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Ten things to do in Leeds for your 2025 tick list 

If you’re looking for some New Year’s inspiration to get 2025 off to a brilliant start, look no further. For Visit Leeds it’s less ‘new year, new you’ and more – ‘new year, new things to do!’ So here

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20 December 2024

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